81 years old (Born on January 04, 1944)
Happy Birthday, Charlie Manuel! You're the only guy who could make chewing gum and staring intensely from a dugout look like championship strategy. Phillies fans will forever cherish that magical 2008 World Series run—when your calm demeanor guided us through nail-biting innings to ultimate glory.Even today, we still debate whether it was your baseball genius or just those lucky red jackets you wore. Either way, you're timelessly legendary in Philly lore. May this birthday bring as much joy as watching Brad Lidge close out Game 5—and may all your celebrations be grand slams (or at least doubles)!